Lol, no I just locked the brakes on an unseen patch of ice. Slid right into the pole. I could straighten it, but I want a new one anyways.
Good thing is, I sold off a lot of the unused paintball parts and gear I had laying around to net over $500.

I need a plasma cutter before I can do mine, well technically I don't actually need one as I have a scroll saw I can use to cut the aluminum plate with, but a plasma cutter would be tons easier. Told my mom that's what I want for Xmas, haha. Then to find somebody who could weld aluminum.

I've never liked the look of tube bumpers. I've always liked the look of stubbies. A lot of companies now have stubbies that are modular so you can add on to them. Might want to check into one of those.